Happy birthday, Claudine. You've been much on my mind because I'm doing a beeswax collage right now and I learned about this fun from you during your blast of a workshop a few years ago on Whitbey Island. Health, happiness, prosperity and peace to you in this year ahead. Remain fearless.Mary Ellen

Happy Birthday Claudine! It's funny to envision how you will be at a certain age, for me it's never how I envision it. I only know that my husband and I have now pushed "old" waay back. We are in our late 50's and have decided now that 70 is old. I'm sure we will change our minds again as we get closer to 70.

Well in March I will be celebrating my 49th and I still have many many questions that are left unanswered. I think that's part of life and wonder if I would still enjoy it if I had all the answers. What would I strive for then? Where would the mystery be? Still...those unanswered questions can be pretty frustrating sometimes can't they? I hope that you have a very very happy birthday Claudine and my wish for you is that you find the answers you desire.

Happy Birthday, Claudine! I felt the same way when I turned 50 recently. Our path is paved. There are no bells or lights that go off that tells you it's time to have kids.. just go for it, if that's what you want. I can only imagine you and Paul being wonderful parents.

Yay birthday twin! It's always nice to find people who share my birthday! I turn 25 today and I thought the same thing about this one. It's the monumental quarter-of-a-century birthday. Time passes so quickly, and life doesn't always go as planned but I think that what you say about it being half the fun is so true! We'll see what this year beings, but I know for sure you'll have ton of success! I admire your work regularly. Happy birthday to us :)

Hey, I hear ya!!! Shortly before my 35th birthday I was ironing (yeah, it was a long time ago) a blouse, and suddenly started crying. I'd just realized I would soon be 35 and 35 was 1/2 of 70 and that was OLD! My 35th was my hardest birthday - ever! But ust me when I say this: If you are lucky, they keep on coming! That was almost 23 years ago, and I'm still kicking and welcome each and every birthday with childish glee! Awwwwww, what are you worrying about anyway, you're just a baby! :o) Becky G.

Claudine, I think that the Universe has been trying to teach you lately that you *shouldn't* have everything figured out! :) I hope that you've had a very great day and I hope that 35 is a wondrous and magical age for you!

Who cares what number society makes us throw on our license ? Do you feel good ? Enjoying life ? Then don't worry. I will be 43 in another month. SO what ? Enjoy the life you are living and leave the numbers to the mathematicians, ;)

Considering the probability that you'll live till your 90s, 35 years is barely a third of your life. What would you do for the remaining 2/thirds if you did have it all figured out already? Happy birthday and many more!!

Happy Birthday to you!! (sorry, I'm a day late) actually thats the story of my life a day late & a dollar short!It constantly amazes me that my drivers license says 47 but I swear inside I am only 17!!I may grow old - but I REFUSE to grow up. (Even as a grandma of 2!)Hope it was an amazing day!~Jill

Hope your birthday was fabulous, Claudine!! I just turned 50 in September, and I can tell you that it only gets better!!! Don't try to get it all figured out--the mysteries in life are what keep it interesting!!! Take care!